July 17, 2009
Build 7600 Now Available
KezNews recently noted that Windows 7 Build 7600 may be the RTM version everyone has been waiting for. I got the chance to try this build today. Not much different than the previous build, other than this version is the 64-Bit build. Really seems a little faster than the 32-bit build. The Pandora gadget needs to have the Win7 sidebar running in 32-bit mode, since it needs Adobe Flash player 32-bit version. One thing fixed is the cleanmgr.exe setup bug. It now will clear the recycle bin items. Hooray !
July 10, 2009
Windows 7 -Build 7264
Windows 7 Build #7264 is out and seems similar to the last build. Below are screenshots. The beta build key codes do not work. You must activate separately.
Largely, Windows 7 Build 7264 is a case of move along, nothing new to see here. There are of course differences between RC Build 7100 and Build 7264, but only a few details reverberate to the surface of the operating system, with the new milestone bringing almost nothing new to the table. The Betta fish wallpaper is gone in favor of a stylized interpretation of the Windows logo. The versioning of programs such as Internet Explorer 8 has of course changed. And, naturally, the build string of Windows 7 has been modified, and it now reads 6.1.7264.0.win7_rtm.090622-1900, wrapped up on June 22nd. Any additional changes are less visible.
But they do exist. One example, revealed by the Terminal Services team, is the fact that the RTM edition of Windows 7 no longer allows DirectX client-side rendering over RDP 7 (Remote Desktop Protocol 7). It's bound that additional modifications have also been implemented, just not detailed by Microsoft in the same manner as the removed client rendering via RDP 7 for DirectX 10.1 / DXGI 1.1 and Direct 2D applications for Windows 7 RTM.
One very relevant aspect that did in fact change is related to the activation process. Windows 7 Build 7264 no longer accepts Beta Build 7000 or RC Build 7100 product keys, and will not activate. Without product keys from the Redmond company, at least for the time being, it is impossible to genuinely activate Windows 7 Build 7264. Users of course have the slmgr rearm trick available to prolong the trial period to 120 days, but there's no legitimate way to make an installation of Windows 7 Build 7264 live until March 2010 when the expiration process for the operating system is scheduled to debut with bi-hourly reboots.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is pressing onward with the final development steps that will take Windows 7 to RTM. According to Wzor, no less than four additional development milestones of the platform have been produced since Build 7264. Microsoft is reported to have already compiled Windows 7 Builds 6.1.7265.0.win7_rtm.090624-1905; 6.1.7266.0.win7_rtm.090626-1902 and 6.1.7267.0.win7_rtm.090629-1952. The latest bits wrapped up are said to be 6.1.7268.0.win7_rtm.090701-1900, which according to the date was finalized on July 1st, 2009. - from Softpedia.com
Largely, Windows 7 Build 7264 is a case of move along, nothing new to see here. There are of course differences between RC Build 7100 and Build 7264, but only a few details reverberate to the surface of the operating system, with the new milestone bringing almost nothing new to the table. The Betta fish wallpaper is gone in favor of a stylized interpretation of the Windows logo. The versioning of programs such as Internet Explorer 8 has of course changed. And, naturally, the build string of Windows 7 has been modified, and it now reads 6.1.7264.0.win7_rtm.090622-1900, wrapped up on June 22nd. Any additional changes are less visible.
But they do exist. One example, revealed by the Terminal Services team, is the fact that the RTM edition of Windows 7 no longer allows DirectX client-side rendering over RDP 7 (Remote Desktop Protocol 7). It's bound that additional modifications have also been implemented, just not detailed by Microsoft in the same manner as the removed client rendering via RDP 7 for DirectX 10.1 / DXGI 1.1 and Direct 2D applications for Windows 7 RTM.
One very relevant aspect that did in fact change is related to the activation process. Windows 7 Build 7264 no longer accepts Beta Build 7000 or RC Build 7100 product keys, and will not activate. Without product keys from the Redmond company, at least for the time being, it is impossible to genuinely activate Windows 7 Build 7264. Users of course have the slmgr rearm trick available to prolong the trial period to 120 days, but there's no legitimate way to make an installation of Windows 7 Build 7264 live until March 2010 when the expiration process for the operating system is scheduled to debut with bi-hourly reboots.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is pressing onward with the final development steps that will take Windows 7 to RTM. According to Wzor, no less than four additional development milestones of the platform have been produced since Build 7264. Microsoft is reported to have already compiled Windows 7 Builds 6.1.7265.0.win7_rtm.090624-1905; 6.1.7266.0.win7_rtm.090626-1902 and 6.1.7267.0.win7_rtm.090629-1952. The latest bits wrapped up are said to be 6.1.7268.0.win7_rtm.090701-1900, which according to the date was finalized on July 1st, 2009. - from Softpedia.com
May 31, 2009
Windows 7 - Build 7137 RCM?
I had the chance to try out the latest Windows 7 Build 7137 today. There have been a few subsequent releases beyond the Build 7100 released to the general public. While it is too soon to do a full evaluation, some of the install screens look more polished. Full install took only 20 minutes. IE8 seems slightly faster and more stable. This is not the Relase To Manufacturerers (RCM) that will be preloaded onto new computers for the upcoming Christmas Holiday shopping season, but is is very close. Stay tuned for the full Retail version in the coming weeks....
April 12, 2009
Windows 7 - Build 7077 RC1 Offers refinements-1
The installation for Windows 7 latest build 7077, fixes some minor bugs. I had the chance to play with the new Media Center and it offers a slick interface and easy navigation. . During this install, which only took 30 minutes, I chose the Business Network settings vs. Home Group, and it immediately found all my network PC's. This was problematic under the Home Group settings. Overall very fast, excellent compatablity, and a good ride. It still feels like Vista version 2. But that is not always a bad thing...Notice the addition of the Quick Launch Toolbar.
April 11, 2009
Enable Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7
The Quick Launch Toolbar is hidden in Windows 7, but still available. Below is how to enable it.
How to Enable or Disable Quick Launch Bar Toolbar in Windows 7
Quick Launch Bar has been almost deprecated in Windows 7 as the whole Taskbar been replaced with greatly enhanced Superbar, which now allows shortcut icons to be placed on it directly. For users who miss Quick Launch bar so much to want it back in Windows 7, Microsoft has not yet completely removed the Quick Launch Bar yet, instead the Quick Launch Toolbar has been disabled and hidden by default.Use the hack below to enable and turn on the Quick Launch Bar in Windows 7:
How to Enable or Disable Quick Launch Bar Toolbar in Windows 7
Quick Launch Bar has been almost deprecated in Windows 7 as the whole Taskbar been replaced with greatly enhanced Superbar, which now allows shortcut icons to be placed on it directly. For users who miss Quick Launch bar so much to want it back in Windows 7, Microsoft has not yet completely removed the Quick Launch Bar yet, instead the Quick Launch Toolbar has been disabled and hidden by default.Use the hack below to enable and turn on the Quick Launch Bar in Windows 7:
1-Right click on Windows 7 Taskbar, and point to Toolbars context menu item, and then select New Toolbar….
2-Browse to the following folder (easy way is to copy and paste to Address box to automatically navigate to):
%SystemDrive%\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
2-Browse to the following folder (easy way is to copy and paste to Address box to automatically navigate to):
%SystemDrive%\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
3-Locate and highlight the Quick Launch folder, and then click on Select Folder button.
4-A Quick Launch Toolbar will be added to Windows Taskbar close to notification area. Unlock the Taskbar (right click on Taskbar and uncheck Lock the taskbar) to move the Quick Launch Toolbar.
5-To move the Quick Launch Toolbar to the left of Taskbar next to Start button, unpin all application programs from the Superbar by right click on each and every icons, then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
Move the both borders of Quick Launch Toolbar to the furthest left, and then re-pin the applications to Taskbar if you still require them.
Move the both borders of Quick Launch Toolbar to the furthest left, and then re-pin the applications to Taskbar if you still require them.
6-Optionally, right click on empty space inside Quick Launch Toolbar area, and unselect Show Title to remove the Quick Launch wording, or uncheck Show Text to remove the label next to the shortcuts and icons in Quick Launch bar.
Add the icons and/or shortcuts to Quick Launch Bar by drag and drop to the Quick Launch Bar Toolbar or to %SystemDrive%\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\ folder, while delete the icon as you would with any typical file (right click on it, and then select Delete).
Add the icons and/or shortcuts to Quick Launch Bar by drag and drop to the Quick Launch Bar Toolbar or to %SystemDrive%\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\ folder, while delete the icon as you would with any typical file (right click on it, and then select Delete).
How to Disable and Remove Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7
After added the Quick Launch bar in Windows 7, to remove the QuickLaunch Toolbar, just right click on Taskbar, and go to Toolbars, then uncheck Quick Launch menu item. The Quick Launch Toolbar will be removed from Taskbar and the toolbar item in Toolbars folder will also be deleted.
Source:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/01/14/how-to-enable-or-disable-quick-launch-bar-toolbar-in-windows-7/
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/01/14/how-to-enable-or-disable-quick-launch-bar-toolbar-in-windows-7/
April 5, 2009
Windows 7 Themes
Themes for Windows 7 are starting to be released.
Below are 4 samples. Link for these appear below.
Below are 4 samples. Link for these appear below.
April 4, 2009
March 1, 2009
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